Harris promoted herself as a friend of Puerto Ricans to voters who were turned off by a comedian who made derogatory jokes about the island during a Trump rally in New York last month.
Harris began her 20-minute appearance in the Hispanic-majority city by promising voters her “longstanding dedication to Puerto Rico” and that if elected, she would “become a president for all Americans.” I said no.
She did not mention President Trump by name or mention that the comedian described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of trash.” But the message she and others took at the event was that Hispanic voters in particular need to reject Trump’s candidacy.
One of the speakers warming up the audience was American rapper Fat Joe. Leaning on a podium at Muhlenberg College, he recounted what happened at the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden.
“There was so much hate,” he said. “Latinx, where is your pride?”
Harris’ appearance was part of a blitz in multiple cities across Pennsylvania, a battleground state where 19 electoral votes are key to her chances.
“This is it,” she told a jubilant crowd gathered in the school gymnasium. “Just one more day. One day left of one of the most important elections of our lifetimes, and momentum is on our side. Can you feel it? We have momentum.”
Since entering the race in July, Harris has portrayed herself as an underdog. But on the eve of Election Day, she sounded bolder and more confident.
“Don’t get me wrong, we will win,” she said.
As the campaign nears its final stages, Ms. Harris has avoided mentioning Mr. Trump’s name, hoping for a more positive outcome. Still, she lobbied Trump with a few swipes. Citing President Trump’s focus on people he dislikes, she said, “When I get into the White House, I’m going to work on my to-do list every day instead of mulling over my list of enemies.” spoke.
